The Savvy Caregiver is a 12-hour training program delivered in two-hour sessions over a six-week period. The program is focused on providing instructional material for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. The program teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Results have shown the training […]
Health Fair at the Buttonwood Senior Center April 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The health fair will have food, activities, vendors and a visit from the Southcoast Wellness Van.
Please join District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III at the Dartmouth Council on Aging on Friday, April 12th at 2 p.m. The DA's Office will be dedicating two benches to the senior center in honor of National Crime Victims' Awareness Week. The Dartmouth Council on Aging is located at 628 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748.
Self-Improvement Classes are presented by Buzzards Bay Speech Therapy. The classes are intended for adults who are experiencing challenges in memory, self expression, speech clarity, independent living or social connectedness. Funding for this program is provided by Coastline. The classes are held at North Dartmouth Super Stop and Shop, 2nd floor, 25 Faunce Corner Road, […]
A MATTER OF BALANCE: Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning, eight-week Evidence-Based Program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. The class will run on Tuesdays starting January 15, 2019 for eight weeks at the Buttonwood Senior Center. The program is free. To […]
The Savvy Caregiver is a 12-hour training program delivered in two-hour sessions over a six-week period. The program is focused on providing instructional material for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. The program teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Results have shown the training […]
Visit the SouthCoast Job Fair on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at New Bedford Voc-Tech. Admission is FREE for those with a résumé.
On April 24 from 12-2 p.m., The Buttonwood Senior Center will host a workshop on end-of-life planning. Experts will discuss legal planning, hospice services, funeral costs, spiritual guidance, and more. This free event will include a panel discussion and lunch at 11:30 a.m. RSVP at 508-991-6170.
A MATTER OF BALANCE: Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning, eight-week Evidence-Based Program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. The class will run on Tuesdays starting January 15, 2019 for eight weeks at the Buttonwood Senior Center. The program is free. To […]
The Savvy Caregiver is a 12-hour training program delivered in two-hour sessions over a six-week period. The program is focused on providing instructional material for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. The program teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Results have shown the training […]